Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy: Injured and Former Opposition MP Demands Transfer of Top Cop
Former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar has urged the Chief Election Commissioner. To take immediate action regarding the recent incident where Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was injured due to stone pelting during a poll campaign. Specifically, Kumar has demanded the transfer of the top three police officers in Andhra Pradesh. Holding them responsible for the security lapse.
Jagan Mohan Reddy sustained injuries when stones were thrown at his roadshow in Vijayawada. One of the stones narrowly missed his eye, causing an injury above his left eyebrow. MLA Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao, who was accompanying the Chief Minister, also suffered injuries.
In his letter to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar criticized the failure of the state police. Particularly State DGP KV Rajendranath Reddy, DGP Intelligence PSR Anjaneyulu, and Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada Kanti Rana. To ensure the safety of the Chief Minister during the campaign.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy: Injured and Former Opposition MP Demands Transfer of Top Cop
Expressing dismay over the incident occurring in Vijayawada, where top police officials are stationed. Kumar emphasized the necessity for a transfer of responsibility due to their apparent negligence.
Additionally, Kumar condemned the attack on the Chief Minister and called for a CBI investigation into the matter. He voiced concerns about the erosion of professionalism and impartiality within the police force. During the tenure of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP).
Highlighting previous instances of violence, including attacks on N Chandrababu Naidu’s convoy and the TDP party office in Mangalagiri, Kumar criticized the biased investigations and the lack of accountability for the perpetrators.
Kumar also referenced a security lapse during Prime Minister Modi’s rally in Chilakaluripet on March 17, highlighting the police’s failure to take action against those responsible.